Senior Solutions Architect

Job description

Work type: Office/Remote Technical Level: Architect Job Category: Architecture Project: Solution Group N-iX is a global software development service company that helps businesses across the globe create next-generation software products. Founded in 2002, we unite 2,400+ tech-savvy professionals across 40+ countries, working on impactful projects for industry leaders and Fortune 500 companies. Our expertise spans cloud, data, AI/ML, embedded software, IoT, and more, driving digital transformation across finance, manufacturing, telecom, healthcare, and other industries. Join N-iX and become part of a team where your ideas make a real impact. At N-iX CTO Group, we harness the power of technology to drive innovation and deliver exceptional business value. We specialize in designing and executing industry-relevant solutions that redefine standards in enterprise technology. Join a vibrant team committed to driving large-scale transformation across global enterprises. As a Senior Solutions Architect, you will play a key leadership role in shaping technology direction, guiding cross-functional initiatives, and enabling high-impact delivery. You’ll be responsible for leading complex solution engagements, from discovery and advisory to implementation, while mentoring architecture talent, strengthening practices, and contributing to company-wide strategic growth. This role is ideal for a seasoned architect with strong consulting capabilities, a track record of hands-on project delivery, and the ability to scale architectural impact across multiple teams and accounts. Key Responsibilities Strategic & Leadership Responsibilities: - Lead architecture visioning and cross-cutting strategic initiatives across a portfolio of enterprise clients. - Drive practice growth by establishing frameworks, methodologies, and reusable assets for solution delivery and consulting engagements. - Build and mentor architecture and engineering teams, ensuring capability uplift and technical excellence across accounts. - Act as a trusted advisor to client C-level executives and technology leaders, helping shape digital strategy and technology roadmaps. - Govern architecture implementation across the portfolio to ensure alignment with best practices, maintainability, and long-term value. Delivery & Consulting Responsibilities: - Lead or guide discovery phases, assessments, technical workshops, and architecture audits. - Translate complex business and technical requirements into scalable, sustainable architectural solutions. - Own solution proposals during pre-sales and upsales, including technical vision, high-level design, risk management, and cost estimation. - Lead project execution, ensuring architecture is delivered according to vision. - Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies, aligning client needs with forward-thinking architectural approaches. - Act as a Chief Architect and lead a team with subordinate architects on the complex accounts. Qualifications: - 10+ years of relevant experience in software engineering and solution architecture. - 3+ years in an architecture leadership or principal-level role within the IT service / IT consulting environment. - Proven ability to lead complex, high-impact consultancy engagements with global enterprise clients. - Demonstrated experience building solutions from scratch, preferably for large-scale distributed systems (team size 30+, duration 12+ months). - Deep understanding of cloud-native architecture, with hands-on experience in at least two major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). - Strong background in microservices, APIs, integration patterns, and distributed system design. - Track record of coaching, mentoring, and team enablement within a matrixed or consulting environment. - Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills—equally comfortable with engineers and executives. - Fluent in modern delivery practices: Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, etc. - English - Upper-Intermediate or Advanced Desirable Certifications: - SEI Software Architecture Professional - TOGAF or similar enterprise architecture certification - Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect Associate/Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) - Domain-specific expertise in areas such as data platforms, security, or enterprise integration is a plus We offer*: - Flexible working format - remote, office-based or flexible - A competitive salary and good compensation package - Personalized career growth - Professional development tools (mentorship program, tech talks and trainings, centers of excellence, and more) - Active tech communities with regular knowledge sharing - Education reimbursement - Memorable anniversary presents - Corporate events and team buildings - Other location-specific benefits *not applicable for freelancers